1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 924 kg more than 1957 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Seven |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 29 L |
