1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1977 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1977 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1977 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Esprit |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |