1992 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 591 kg more than 2011 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Exige |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2299 mm |