1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GT | 130 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
