2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 720 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 2004 Ford Econovan (138 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Seven |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2240 mm |