1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 514 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
