1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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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1965 Alpine A 110 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |