1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Elise |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |