2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 761 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Town & Country | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
