1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 29 kg more than 1954 Ford Zephyr. 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zephyr | Esprit |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |