2007 Ford Territory vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 134 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Ford Territory is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Territory | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |
