1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 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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1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 500 Superfast | Elan |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |