2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Ranger | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 67 L |
