1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 268 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 | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |