2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-450 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 31 L |
