1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 615 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | 340 R |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2320 mm |
