1970 Ford 17 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 17 | Elise |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 36 L |