2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 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.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Seven |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |