2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 46 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1027 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Seven |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
