2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Elise | Capri |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
