1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 790 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Elite |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |