1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus M250 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1999 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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