1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 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) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 462 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.2 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
