2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Ford Transit Connect 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Transit Connect | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Transit Connect | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |