1984 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 22 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 224 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 2006 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |