1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 49 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |
