1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is newer by 11 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 62 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 250 GT | Ventora |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |