2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1714 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Ranger | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
