1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1988 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 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 165 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 225 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ferrari 250 GT 1988 Ford Sierra
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 250 GT Sierra
Year Released 1960 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1015 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2620 mm