2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 295 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Eclat |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 980 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |