1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1995 Ford Explorer and 1995 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 595 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Explorer | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
