1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 276 kg more than 1982 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Esprit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |