1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 770 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elan |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |