2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 339 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Lumina | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
