1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | F50 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 67 L |