1954 Ford Popular vs. 1964 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1964 Lotus Seven is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 303 kg more than 1964 Lotus Seven.
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:
1954 Ford Popular | 1964 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Popular | Seven |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2240 mm |