1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 181 kg more than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Crown Victoria | Elise |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2941 mm |