1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1950 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1950 Renault Colorale. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Renault Colorale weights approximately 333 kg more than 1959 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.
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1950 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 250 GT | Colorale |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 45 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |