1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Maverick weights approximately 546 kg more than 1998 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Maverick | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Maverick | Elise |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| 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 | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
