1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 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 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 510 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Exige |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 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 | 1452 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 |
