1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 621 kg more than 2011 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | Exige |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
