2004 Ford GT vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford GT weights approximately 740 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige. 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford GT | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT | Exige |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 36 L |