1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 18 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Capri |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
