1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 525 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 45 L |