1975 Ford LTD 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 LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 502 kg more than 1999 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | LTD | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2440 mm |
