1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford 2000 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 2000 | Elan |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |