1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 92 kg more than 1968 Riley 4. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 250 GT | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
