1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Alvis TD were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 225 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 1959 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alvis |
| Model | 250 GT | TD |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 64 L |
