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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 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 169 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 (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2497 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1106 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
