2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 770 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (286 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Venture | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
