2000 Ford Artic vs. 1968 Lotus 49

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus 49 would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus 49 (405 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus 49 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 782 kg more than 1968 Lotus 49.

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. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1968 Lotus 49 has manual transmission. 1968 Lotus 49 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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