1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | F-150 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3670 mm |