1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1960 Ginetta G4
To start off, 1960 Ginetta G4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 832 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1960 Ginetta G4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ginetta |
| Model | 250 GT | G4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 23 L |
