1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 835 kg more than 1958 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 250 GT | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |