1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 151 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Scorpio | Eclat |
Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |