1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
