2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 21 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 151 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1980 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 1980 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (183 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mondeo | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |