2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 472 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 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 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford C-MAX, 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford C-MAX | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | C-MAX | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |