1959 Ford Escort 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 Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 387 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 Escort | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escort | Seven |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 29 L |
