1990 Ford Orion vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 124 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Orion | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Orion | Elise |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |