1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1983 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1983 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Excel | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Excel | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 127 L |
