2004 Ford F-250 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1332 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-250 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-250 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2430 mm |
