1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1966 Pontiac GTO is newer by 8 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 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 355 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 250 GT | GTO |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |
