2000 Ford Ranger vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Ranger weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Ranger | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Esprit |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 31 L |