1957 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1967 Lotus Seven is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 650 kg more than 1967 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1957 Ford Consul | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Seven |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |