1991 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 855 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elise |
Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |