1984 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Lotus Elan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Lotus Elan.
Because 1984 Ford Capri 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 1984 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Elan, 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1995 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Elan |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |