1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 54 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 2011 Ford F-350 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. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | F-350 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 548 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |