2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 1554 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2862 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |