1970 Lotus Seven vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2065 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Seven | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 127 L |
