2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 186 kg more than 1989 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Falcon | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Esprit |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 31 L |