1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 LM | Seven |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 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 | 850 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2240 mm |
