2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1995 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Elan. (163 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Elan. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1995 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | E-350 | Elan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2260 mm |
