2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Exige |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |