2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 320 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
