1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 365 GT | Elan |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |