2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus 340 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus 340 R would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1989 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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 Ford F-250 (500 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-250 | 340 R |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1795 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 72 L |