2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1998 Lotus Emme

To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Emme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Emme would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1067 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.

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 Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Emme has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Emme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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