1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (219 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 949 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Elise |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 44 L |