1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 386 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | Evora |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2047 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2575 mm |
