1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit. 1999 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1981 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1981 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford F-150 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-150 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 221 Nm |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |