1991 Chevrolet SS vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet SS is newer by 32 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet SS. (245 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet SS.
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, 1991 Chevrolet SS (468 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet SS | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | SS | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
