1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 763 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | GTO | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1067 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
