1989 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon.
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, both vehicles can yield 236 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Falcon | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Exige |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |