1987 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1987 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Capri weights approximately 446 kg more than 1971 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:
1987 Ford Capri | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Seven |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
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 | 1040 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |