1957 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 251 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Consul | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| 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 | 1089 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
