2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 474 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | E-250 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
