2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 880 kg more than 1976 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. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1976 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1976 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
