1963 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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.
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1963 Ferrari 250 GT | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Sierra |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |