1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1978 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 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:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Zephyr | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
