1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Elise |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |