1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F50 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 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 | 1000 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 44 L |
