1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 432 kg more than 1989 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |