1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 346 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elise |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2941 mm |