1956 Daimler DK vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 852 kg more than 1957 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | DK | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
