1983 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 279 kg more than 1983 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 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 1989 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.

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