1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 794 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Europa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
