1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1715 kg more than 1988 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | Escape |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 132 L |