1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 22 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 216 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | 250 GT | 124 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
