1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 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 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
