1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1972 ZIL 114
To start off, 1972 ZIL 114 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 114 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1765 kg more than 1962 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, 1972 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1972 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | 250 GTE | 114 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 3175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3770 mm |
