1995 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Because 1971 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 1971 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1995 Ford Escort (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Elan |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |