1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Eclat | F-250 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 132 L |