1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Corsair | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |