1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Aerostar | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Aerostar | Esprit |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |