2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-150 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | E-150 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 67 L |
