1956 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. 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 175 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 350 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, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GT | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
