1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon.
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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
