1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 14 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 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 426 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino 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. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | El Camino | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
