1993 Ford Aerostar vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 343 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Aerostar | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Aerostar | Esprit |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |