1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 118 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 GTO | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 300 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 950 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 31 L |
