1950 Ford Custom vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Custom.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Custom | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Custom | Seven |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
