1972 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 46 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Evora |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2575 mm |