1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 183 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zephyr | Esprit |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |