1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Lotus 33
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus 33 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lotus 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 584 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1965 Lotus 33 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Cortina | 33 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 456 kg |
