1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 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:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Seven |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |