2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
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 TL-50 (570 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TL-50 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | TL-50 | Excel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1177 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 31 L |