1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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 2,953 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 171 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 65 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 (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 250 GT | Victor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |