1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 410 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
