2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 Ford E-250 and 2007 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | E-250 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 40 L |
