1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1960 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1960 Mitsubishi A10 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 765 kg more than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. 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 (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1960 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 250 GT | A10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2070 mm |
