1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 730 kg more than 1969 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elan |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |