1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 415 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 125 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Capri | Seven |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 34 L |
