2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 720 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Crown Victoria | Esprit |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 222 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |