1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 GTO | Exige |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 44 L |
