2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2485 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-250 | Elan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 45 L |
