2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 31 L |