1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is newer by 6 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 139 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 250 GT | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
