1997 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Ranger would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.

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