1972 Ford Torino vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 39 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 741 kg more than 2011 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 (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Torino | Exige |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 44 L |