1994 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Falcon 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 85 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 785 kg more than 2004 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Elise. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Falcon | 2004 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Elise |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
