1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 461 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 2010 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Evora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
