1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1967 Monteverdi 375 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Monteverdi |
| Model | 250 GTO | 375 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 130 L |
