1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 54 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 69 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 332 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Scion |
| Model | 250 GT | tC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
