1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F40 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 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 Weight | 1100 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 29 L |
