1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 10 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 GTE | Evora |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |
