1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTE | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 48 L |
