1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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.
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1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 365 GT4 | Elan |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2140 mm |