1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 10 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Evora |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2575 mm |
