1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 190 kg more than 1953 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Vedette | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Vedette | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
