1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 2400 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |