2001 Ford Think vs. 1994 Lotus Elan

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 2001 Ford Think is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think weights approximately 188 kg more than 1994 Lotus Elan.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1994 Lotus Elan (204 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1994 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think. 2001 Ford Think has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Elan 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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