2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2011 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-150 | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 44 L |