1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 880 kg more than 1957 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Crown Victoria | Seven |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |