1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 735 kg more than 2003 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Aerostar | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Aerostar | Exige |
Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |