1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 399 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Esprit |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |