1985 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 194 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Elan |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |