2008 Ford GT vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 343 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel. 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT | Excel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 31 L |