1998 Acura NSX vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |