1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 665 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Gran Torino | Eclat |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |