1970 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 161 kg more than 2011 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Exige |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 44 L |