2009 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 113 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 Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Ranger | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 44 L |
