1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Thunderbird | Exige |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
