1977 AMC Matador vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 18 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 621 kg more than 1959 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Matador | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 100 L |
