1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 340 Mexico | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 246 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 Length | 4210 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
