1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 11 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 178 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Capri |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| 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 | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
