1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 124 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Hornet | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
