2001 Ford F-650 vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 2001 Ford F-650 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 7,300 cc, 2001 Ford F-650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-650. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-650 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit.

Because 1987 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-650, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-650 (1,166 Nm) has 945 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 2001 Ford F-650 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-650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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