1969 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 29 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 430 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (206 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | 340 R |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |