1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 433 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 365 GT | Excel |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 31 L |
