1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1970 Ford Maverick and 1970 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 625 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Maverick | Seven |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |