2001 Ford Think vs. 1974 Lotus Elite

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think weights approximately 148 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.

Because 1974 Lotus Elite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lotus Elite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Think (183 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite. 2001 Ford Think has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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