2008 Ford Territory vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 1560 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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 Territory (380 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Territory | Extreme |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 700 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
