1978 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 193 kg more than 1978 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1978 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1978 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4067 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2489 mm |