1959 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 39 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 142 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escort | 340 R |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 72 L |
