1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 646 kg more than 1975 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. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1975 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1975 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Thunderbird | Esprit |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |