1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 40 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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 | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 250 GT | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
