1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 444 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Exige |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |