1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 12 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 400 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 250 GT | GTO |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
