1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1977 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1977 Lotus Eclat is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 313 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1977 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | Eclat |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |