1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 73 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Maverick | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |