2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | E-150 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2352 mm |
