1968 Ford 17 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1968 Ford 17 (148 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 17 | Seven |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |