1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 11 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Comodoro | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
