2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 52 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | Evora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
