2005 Acura NSX vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 48 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 272 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, 2005 Acura NSX (285 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 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 | 70 L | 100 L |
