1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1963 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. Both 1959 Ford Anglia and 1963 Lotus Seven are equipped with a 997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 308 kg more than 1963 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 Anglia | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Anglia | Seven |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 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 | 738 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
