1985 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Exige |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |