1976 Ford LTD vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | LTD | Elan |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2140 mm |