1987 Ford Telstar vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Telstar 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 170 more horse power than 1987 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 299 kg more than 1987 Ford Telstar. 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, 1987 Ford Telstar, 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Telstar | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Telstar | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |