1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Exige weights approximately 1 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 250 GTO | Exige |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 237 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 | 915 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |