1972 Ford Torino vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 872 kg more than 2003 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 Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Torino | Exige |
Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 36 L |