1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. 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 141 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 102 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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 GTO (255 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | GTO | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
