1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT 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 56 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 310 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 100 L |
