1959 Berkeley B vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley B and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 884 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ferrari |
| Model | B | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 100 L |
