1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Thunderbird | Esprit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 31 L |