1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 140 L |
