2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 749 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Elan |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2140 mm |