2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 339 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
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 | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 32 L |