1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 47 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 39 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 41 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 250 GTO | Exige |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 44 L |