1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1982 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | F40 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 31 L |