1968 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 44 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lotus Exige weights approximately 104 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Exige |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
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 | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 44 L |