1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 665 kg more than 2006 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Elise |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |