1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | F355 | Elan |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1350 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |