1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 340 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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, 1962 Lotus Elite (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Elite |
Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 29 L |