1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 958 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Explorer | Exige |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |
