2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 801 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 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 550 | Elan |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 59 L |