1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Elise |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |