1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Excel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |