1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 96 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Elise |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
