1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Lotus Elise (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2004 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Elise |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |