1978 Ford LTD vs. 1962 Lotus Elite

To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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