2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | E-150 | Excel |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 66 L |