1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Scorpio | Eclat |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |