2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT 500 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |