2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 Ford F-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 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2017 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-250 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2892 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 40 L |
