1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 409 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Esprit |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |