1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 543 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
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 (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |