1975 Ford LTD vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | LTD | Seven |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2240 mm |