1989 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (215 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Falcon | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Esprit |
Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 405 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |