1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1962 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. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Seven | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Seven | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |