1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 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), 1986 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (215 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Taunus | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
