1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 835 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Seven | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2830 mm |