1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1975 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 223 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1975 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | Esprit |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |