1975 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 60 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Elise |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |