1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 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 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 GT | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
