1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 740 kg more than 1957 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.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Seven |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 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 | 1185 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |