2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 133 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora.
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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Evora |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |