2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Exige | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 127 L |
