1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 23 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1983 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 190 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1983 Avanti Avanti 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. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
| Model | Avanti | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 140 L |
