1975 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 493 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Esprit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |