2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Exige and 2011 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2011 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Maverick weights approximately 609 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Exige | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 909 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 62 L |
