1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1967 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 445 kg more than 1967 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 12 M | Seven |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |