1959 Ford Prefect 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 Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect 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 Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 335 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 Prefect | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Prefect | Seven |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 29 L |