2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1934 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Lotus Elise | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Elise | E-Series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1511 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 150 L |