2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
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 Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2076 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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 Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige 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 Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 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 | 2856 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |