1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 135 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Corsair | Seven |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |