2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 370 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Capri |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 58 L |
