2002 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 489 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel. 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Excel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |