1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 880 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Elise |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
