1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1964 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 7 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 488 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Ferrari 250 GT 1964 Ford Anglia
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 250 GT Anglia
Year Released 1957 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2952 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 37 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 70 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1225 kg 737 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 45 L