2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 29 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-250 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 67 L |