1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1966 Lotus Seven is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. Both 1960 Ford Anglia and 1966 Lotus Seven are equipped with a 997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Anglia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1966 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:
1960 Ford Anglia | 1966 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | Seven |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
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 Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 432 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 |