1981 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 22 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Seven (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 565 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Seven |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |