1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 636 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Scorpio | Seven |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |