1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 244 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider 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 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 250 GT | Spider |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| 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 | 1240 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
