2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-150 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2440 mm |