2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 29 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-350 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 67 L |