2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 491 kg more than 2006 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 Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |