1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1985 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 330 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| 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 | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| 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 | 1433 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 31 L |
