1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT 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) has 190 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 345 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Cortina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 262 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 36 L |