2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1959 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Elite |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 580 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
