1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Lotus Seven

To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 549 kg more than 1970 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.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ford Falcon 1970 Lotus Seven
Make Ford Lotus
Model Falcon Seven
Year Released 1966 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2782 cc 1557 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 106 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1119 kg 570 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 3380 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2240 mm


 

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