2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 463 kg more than 1983 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Esprit. 2006 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1983 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1983 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 31 L |
