1978 Citroen CX vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1978 Citroen CX is newer by 19 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 164 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen CX. (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | CX | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
