1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger.
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) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |