1977 Ford Monarch vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1977 Ford Monarch is newer by 3 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 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Monarch weights approximately 480 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. 1977 Ford Monarch 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. 1977 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Monarch | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Monarch | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4122 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
