1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 508 kg more than 2012 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 Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Fairlane | Exige |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2299 mm |