2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2009 Lotus Evora is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Evora.
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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Evora. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | TE-50 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
