1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 856 kg more than 1971 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Seven |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |