1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 2010 Ford F-150 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. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | F-150 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 433 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |