1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 792 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 67 L |