1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 400 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |
