1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 660 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 250 GT | Elite |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
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 | 1240 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 29 L |