1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird is newer by 12 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 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 352 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 1970 Plymouth Superbird 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. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 250 GT | Superbird |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |