2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 639 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Econovan | Elise |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
