2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 10 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 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 57 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-350 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2320 mm |
