1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 36 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 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 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | F355 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| 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 | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
