1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 460 kg more than 1957 Steyr 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1850 mm |