1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 46 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 465 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |