1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 380 kg more than 1953 Ford Anglia. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Anglia | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | Esprit |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |