1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1961 Riley 4

To start off, 1961 Riley 4 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 2,952 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 175 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 100 kg more than 1961 Riley 4. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ferrari 250 GT 1961 Riley 4
Make Ferrari Riley
Model 250 GT 4
Year Released 1959 1961
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2952 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 230 km/hour 126 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 45 L


 

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