1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 565 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |
