2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1760 kg more than 1995 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-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-250 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 73 L |
