1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 896 kg more than 1998 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Thunderbird | Elise |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 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 | 1610 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |