1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1961 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volkswagen 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volkswagen 1500 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 244 more horse power than 1961 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 21 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.
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1961 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 250 GTO | 1500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |