1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1970 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.
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1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 365 GT | Seven |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |