1968 Ford 17 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2006 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, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | 17 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
