1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1964 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 700C 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 85 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 365 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1964 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 700C |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1950 mm |