1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 208 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 208 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |