1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 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 190 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 435 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GT | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
