1987 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1987 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 820 kg more than 1967 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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1987 Ford Mustang | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Seven |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |