2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 773 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escape | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 44 L |
