1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1966 Ferrari Dino (188 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (181 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari Dino | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | Dino | Elise |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |