1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 525 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 GTE | 1200 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 37 L |