1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 492 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |