2003 Ford 427 vs. 2003 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2003 Ford 427 and 2003 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Esprit. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2003 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2003 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 2003 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 427 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |