1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 13 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 369 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 (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Torino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 87 L |
