1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 216 kg more than 1969 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford GT 40 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | GT 40 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 221 Nm |
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 | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |