1982 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 251 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Esprit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 73 L |