1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
