1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2012 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari F40 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | F40 | Elise |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2934 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 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 | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 44 L |