1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 9 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ferrari 250 GT 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Ferrari Oldsmobile
Model 250 GT Toronado
Year Released 1960 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 6967 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 385 HP
Torque 262 Nm 644 Nm
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 104.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 101 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3030 mm


 

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