1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1960 Lotus Seven. 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.
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1970 Ford GT 40 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT 40 | Seven |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 29 L |