1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1962 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang 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. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 735 kg more than 1962 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 Mustang | 1962 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Seven |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |