1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 459 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Seven (123 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Seven |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |