2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Ranger | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |