1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1986 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT 40 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 221 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 31 L |