1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Cortina | Exige |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
