1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1964 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1964 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster 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:
| 1959 Ford 12 M | 1964 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | 12 M | Seven |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1100 mm |
