2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Elise | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 132 L |
