1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1982 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 384 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Esprit |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |