2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1987 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Telstar weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise 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 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Telstar, 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Telstar. 1987 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1987 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Elise | Telstar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |