1969 Ford Corsair 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 Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Corsair | Seven |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 885 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 34 L |
