1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, both 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 870 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 256 F1 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 140 L |
