1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1989 Venturi Coupe is newer by 29 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 42 more horse power than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 15 kg more 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, 1989 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 250 GT | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
