1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 990 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | New Yorker | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 133 L |
