1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2000 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2000 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2000 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotec |
| Model | 500 Superfast | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
