2008 Ford Territory vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 896 kg more than 1980 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Territory | Esprit |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2174 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |