2007 Ford F-450 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-450 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-450 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |