1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 21 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 103 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 90 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
Model | 250 GT | GTC |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 91 L |