2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-150 | Elan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2140 mm |