1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 465 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 250 LM | Esprit |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 73 L |