1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1978 Zastava 2101 is newer by 18 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 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 170 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Zastava 2101. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Zastava |
| Model | 250 GTE | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
