1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 627 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Elise |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2941 mm |