1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 185 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Corsair | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Corsair | Esprit |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |