2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F430 | Seven |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 29 L |
