2006 Ford E-350 vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | E-350 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
