2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2476 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Excursion | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 38 L |