1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 426 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford GT 40 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT 40 | Evora |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 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 | 960 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 60 L |