1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 474 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Maverick | Exige |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |