1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1963 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1963 Skoda 1202 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1963 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 Skoda 1202. 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 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1963 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Ferrari | Skoda |
Model | 250 GT | 1202 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 30 L |