1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 62 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2000 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |