2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | F-450 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2690 mm |
