1975 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1982 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 112 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Esprit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |