1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Thunderbird | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |