1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 805 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Elan |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2140 mm |