2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 641 kg more than 2009 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Elise | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |