1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Exige |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |