1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 920 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Elite |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
