1968 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Exige |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |