1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 26 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208. 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 208 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |