2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-450 | Elan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 45 L |
