1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 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. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lotus Seven | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Capri |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
