1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 194 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Corsair | Exige |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
