1992 Ford Orion vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1992 Ford Orion is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Orion weights approximately 426 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Because 1963 Lotus Elan 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 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Orion. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Orion | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Orion | Elan |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |