1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 694 kg more than 1966 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Elan |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2140 mm |