2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1613 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Expedition | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 169 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 32 L |