2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 25 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 612 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 67 L |
