2008 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige 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 1141 kg more than 2005 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige 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 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Territory | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
