1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Dino | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
