2001 Ford F-150 vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1987 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford F-150 | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-150 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 67 L |