1975 Ford Maverick vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 540 kg more than 2000 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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Maverick | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Maverick | Elise |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
