2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Focus weights approximately 309 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus, 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 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Elise | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 51 L |
