1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Etna. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Etna.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 550 | Etna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |