1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 GTO | Elise |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 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 | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 241 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 | 950 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 38 L |
