1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mini |
| Model | 250 GTE | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
