1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 875 kg more than 1997 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |