1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 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 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 74 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 190 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 (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GT | MR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |