2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Ford E-150 and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1533 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | E-150 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 40 L |
