1984 Daimler 4.2 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 24 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Daimler 4.2. (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1984 Daimler 4.2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 400 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, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daimler 4.2 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | 4.2 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
