2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 364 kg more than 2002 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2838 mm |