1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1370 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 2546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |
