1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1972 Fiat 125
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 15 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 190 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1972 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GT | 125 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
