2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Exige |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 40 L |