2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 44 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 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 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 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 612 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |
