1967 Ford 17 vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, 1967 Ford 17 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus 25 would be higher. Both 1967 Ford 17 and 1963 Lotus 25 are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
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:
1967 Ford 17 | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 17 | 25 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 456 kg |