1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 515 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | GTO |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
