1993 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Thunderbird | Exige |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
