1982 Ford Meteor vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 996 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Meteor | Elise |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2941 mm |