1979 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort 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 1,215 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 250 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escort | Elite |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 29 L |
