1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Seven |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 92 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |