1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 204 kg more than 1952 Ford Vedette. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Vedette | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Vedette | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
