2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Exige | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
