1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1962 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1962 Simca Ariane is newer by 3 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 179 more horse power than 1962 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 140 kg more than 1962 Simca Ariane. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Ariane. (91 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1962 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 GT | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
