2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1248 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Extreme | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 3983 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 391 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2838 mm |