1958 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort 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 319 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 523 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escort | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 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 | 817 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
