1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 526 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
