2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1967 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. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1967 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ferrari 612 | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 612 | Seven |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |