1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 46 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250. 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 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 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | E-250 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 132 L |