2002 Ford Excursion vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 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), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1895 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Excursion | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Excursion | Esprit |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 73 L |