1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 601 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Zodiac | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zodiac | Seven |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 34 L |