1971 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 113 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Esprit |
Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |