1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 53 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 244 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | 250 GT | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
