2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 389 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Elise | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 45 L |