1975 Ford Torino vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 546 kg more than 1987 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 Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Torino | Esprit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |