2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1979 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1979 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:
2003 Ford F-250 | 1979 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-250 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2490 mm |