1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 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 140 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1393 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 250 GT | Defender |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
