1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1956 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 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. Both 1957 Ferrari 250 GT and 1956 Ferrari 250 GT are equipped with a 2,953 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster 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, both vehicles can yield 260 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
