1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 130 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 GT | 1900 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 130 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |