1968 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Esprit |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 67 L |