1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 536 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | 12 M | Evora |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2575 mm |
