1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. 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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1991 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1991 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Capri |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 58 L |
