1956 DKW F 93 vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1956 DKW F 93 and 1956 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1956 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 265 kg more than 1956 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1956 DKW F 93 | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | DKW | Ferrari |
Model | F 93 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 895 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |