1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | GT 1 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
