1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale

To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 21 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 55 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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale 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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1958 Ferrari 250 GT 1979 Vauxhall Royale
Make Ferrari Vauxhall
Model 250 GT Royale
Year Released 1958 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2784 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
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2670 mm