1975 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 14 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 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escort | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
