1995 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Exige |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |