1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 212 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
