1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 189 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 250 GTO | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| 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 | 296 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 222 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 Weight | 915 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 67 L |
