1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 7 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 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Eclat |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3930 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |