1953 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1970 Lotus 72
To start off, 1970 Lotus 72 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus 72 (429 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 342 America. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 342 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 342 America | 1970 Lotus 72 | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 342 America | 72 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 530 kg |