1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT 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 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 10 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 (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 250 GT | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
