1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1987 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1987 Ford Tempo is newer by 30 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Tempo weights approximately 355 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.

Because 1957 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1987 Ford Tempo 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. 1987 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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