1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1962 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Seven would be higher. Both 1970 Ford Corsair and 1962 Lotus Seven are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Seven (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 415 kg more than 1962 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1962 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Corsair | Seven |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
