1972 Ford Custom vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 894 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Custom | Exige |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
