1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 330 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
