2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 360 | Elan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1558 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
