1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Elan |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 29 L |