1984 Citroen LN vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1984 Citroen LN is newer by 25 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1984 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 567 kg more than 1984 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Citroen LN, 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 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen LN | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | LN | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1277 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |
