1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Exige weights approximately 11 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Exige |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |