1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 9 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 177 more horse power than 1968 NSU 1000. (70 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 577 kg more than 1968 NSU 1000. 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 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 NSU 1000. (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | NSU |
| Model | 250 GT | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
