1956 Ford Popular vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular 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 275 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 580 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.

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