1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 262 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |