1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 143 kg more than 1974 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1993 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |