2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 31 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 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 600 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 360 | Elan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1450 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
