1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Scorpio | Seven |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
