1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1971 Chrysler 160 is newer by 12 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Chrysler 160. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler 160 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | 160 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
