1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 28 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine 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 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 250 GTE | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |
