2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 288 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Because 1980 Lotus Eclat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lotus Eclat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mondeo | Eclat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
