1981 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Exige |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |