2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1982 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1982 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | TS-50 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1067 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 31 L |