1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 44 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 95 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTE | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |
