1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 725 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | New Yorker | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5421 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |