1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 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 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1989 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 330 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 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 | 256 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 | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 31 L |
