2009 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 76 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Escape (232 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escape | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |