1976 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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, 1959 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Elite |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |