2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 12 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lotus Evora weights approximately 107 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Evora |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |