1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 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 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 856 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
