1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1953 Fiat V8
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat V8 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Fiat V8. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 100 kg more than 1953 Fiat V8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1953 Fiat V8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 GT | V8 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |