1981 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 552 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Capri | Emme |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
