1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 240 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTE | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |
