1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 322 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Ranger | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
