1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lotus Elan weights approximately 16 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Elan |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |