1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Vedette | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
