2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 422 kg more than 1980 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Esprit |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |