1986 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Falcon weights approximately 458 kg more than 2011 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, 1986 Ford Falcon (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Falcon | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Elise |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |
