2000 Ford Artic vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 42 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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