1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1983 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Cortina | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |
