1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1964 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. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1964 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Seven |
Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 29 L |