1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 945 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan. 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Falcon | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elan |
Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |