1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 48 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |