1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 489 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Elan |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2140 mm |