1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 822 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Elise |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 40 L |