1996 Lotus Elan vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1996 Lotus Elan and 1996 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 65 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elan. (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 560 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ford Falcon 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 1996 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elan, 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elan. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elan | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Elan | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |