1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F355 | Europa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
