2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 315 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Eclat |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |