1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1966 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1966 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 9 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) has 227 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. 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 (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1966 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 250 GT | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
