1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 37 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 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 335 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (719 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
