1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GTE | 130 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
