2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise. 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | F-150 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 44 L |