1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 365 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zephyr | Exige |
Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |