1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 GT | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 218 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 | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
