1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Corsair | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
