1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 172 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | GTO | Eclat |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |