1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 196 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Capri |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |
