2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Because 1998 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 1998 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Five Hundred | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
