2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2112 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Seven |
Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 29 L |