2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 400 kg more 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-350 | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2310 mm |