2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1623 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Excursion | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 459 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 86 L |