1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 529 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Because 1969 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Seven | Tempo |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2540 mm |