1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Seven |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2240 mm |
