1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 35 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 650 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1994 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. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |