2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Exige | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 150 L |
