1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 595 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zodiac | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zodiac | 340 R |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |