1976 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler 1609 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | 1609 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
