1999 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-150 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |
