1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 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 34 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 50 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Sierra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |