1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. 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 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Seven |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 34 L |
