1979 Ford Limited vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Limited would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Limited weights approximately 364 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. 1979 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Limited | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Limited | Evora |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2575 mm |
