1980 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 207 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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, 1966 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Elan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |