1959 Lotus Seven vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2436 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lotus Seven | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 420 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2920 mm |
