1968 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 439 kg more than 1961 Lotus Seven. 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:
1968 Ford Escort | 1961 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Seven |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 29 L |