2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 823 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Exige | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
