1998 Lotus Emme vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Emme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Emme would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 852 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Emme | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Emme | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
