1986 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 27 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Seven (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 590 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:
1986 Ford Capri | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Seven |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 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 | 1010 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 |