1992 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1992 Ford Escort and 1992 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Lotus Elan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1992 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Escort | 1992 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Elan |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2260 mm |