1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 339 kg more than 1979 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Esprit |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 73 L |