1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS and 1986 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 328 GTS | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 263 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
