2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | E-150 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 36 L |
