1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 4,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 180 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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. 1977 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4389 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |
