2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1643 kg more than 2000 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-150 | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2363 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 36 L |