2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F430 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
