1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Elise |
Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 121 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 31 L |