1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 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 300 more horse power than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 71 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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 1991 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 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F40 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 73 L |
