1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 32 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. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1990 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
Model | 250 GT | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |