2011 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 909 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.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus, 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2012 Ford Taurus 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. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Lotus Elise | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Elise | Taurus |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 72 L |