1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Eclat |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |