1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 418 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (542 Nm). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT 40 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |