1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1975 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |