2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 270 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |