1985 Lotus Excel vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 205 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Excel | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |