1975 Ford LTD vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 1310 kg more than 1970 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 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 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 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | LTD | Seven |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2240 mm |
