1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 53 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 25 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 250 GTE | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |
