1968 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 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), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Exige |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |