1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Elise | Cortina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |