1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 225 kg more than 1998 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Elise |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |