1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 680 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 330GT | Seven |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |
