1960 Lotus Seven vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Seven | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 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 Length | 3360 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 72 L |