1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 647 kg more than 1985 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Crown Victoria | Esprit |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 31 L |