1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 570 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 Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Scorpio | Elite |
Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |