1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 208 | Elise |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 241 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 | 1150 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |