1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1961 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1961 Isuzu Minx is newer by 2 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 185 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 15 kg more than 1961 Isuzu Minx. 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 (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1961 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
| Model | 250 GT | Minx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
