1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 495 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 500 Superfast | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1540 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |