1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 160 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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Anglia | Seven |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 34 L |
