1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Cortina | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Eclat |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |