2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 606 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Falcon | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Exige |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 44 L |