2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 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 Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Ranger | Eclat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2260 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 | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
