1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 560 kg more than 1969 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Maverick | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Maverick | Elan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |
