2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 506 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2310 mm |