1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 35 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 134 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GT | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
