1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 37 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 171 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 400 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GT | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
