1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Elite. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Elite weights approximately 210 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 LM | Elite |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 67 L |
