2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2004 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2004 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | F-350 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3967 mm |