1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 51 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Zodiac | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zodiac | Esprit |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |