2006 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 660 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo, 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 Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Exige | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Exige | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |