1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 529 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Maverick | Elise |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |