1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 43 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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |