2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-150 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.

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