1955 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm). This means 1955 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GT | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
