2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1383 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-150 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2363 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
