1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Scorpio | Esprit |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 510 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |