1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari GTO and 1964 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | GTO | Elan |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
