1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 28 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 260 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |