1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Explorer | Europa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
