1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 25 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) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Esprit. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 365 GT | Esprit |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 364 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |