1989 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Falcon | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Exige |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
