2004 Ford Econovan vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 384 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2299 mm |