1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 39 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 250 GTO | Elise |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 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 | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |