1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | F-350 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 115 L |