1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Skoda |
| Model | 250 GTO | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |
