1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 243 kg more than 1987 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Fairlane | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2781 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |